Definition of a Batch Tolling Agreement

Since 1980, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, or RCRA, has governed the disposal of hazardous waste in the United States. A batch tolling agreement is an exemption allowing businesses to dispose of small quantities of waste without being subject to full RCRA requirements.

Eligibility

The batch tolling exemption applies only to Small Quantity Generators, or SQGs. An SQG produces between 100 kg and 1,000 kg of hazardous waste per calendar month. This classification is absolute for every month and cannot be averaged.

Definition

A batch tolling agreement is the industry name given to a contract between a waste reclamation facility and a SQG. Waste handled under this agreement is not subject to the full transport and manifest requirements of RCRA as long as the agreement meets the requirements of 40 CFR 260.20(e).

Regulations

The business contract, commonly referred to as a batch tolling agreement, is a direct result of 40 CFR 262.20(e), which states that an SQG is exempt from manifesting requirements as long as the reclamation contract specifically identifies the type of waste and the frequency of the shipments. The transport vehicle must be owned and operated by the waste reclamation facility, and the facility must retain a copy of the reclamation agreement for at least 3 years after the end of the contract.

References

• U.S. Department of Energy: Hazardous Waste Generator Requirements
• VLEX: 40 CRF 262.20 General Requirements